The Prentiss Family Foundation
The Prentiss Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its principal charitable activity is providing support for charitable, civic, and educational organizations.
The Prentiss Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Prentiss Family Foundation gave $160K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Texas. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $159,600
- -17.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,320
- -15.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $346,624
- -11.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (10 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Prentiss Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 7046, Dallas, TX 75209-7046
Phone: (214) 361-3933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Prentiss Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was I Have a Dream Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $117K.
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 132 grants of 132 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipient-state shares of grant dollars were Texas 48%, Virginia 30%, Massachusetts 8%, Florida 7%, and Missouri 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Prentiss Family Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 30 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 128% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 399% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2021) to $249K (2022). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| I Have a Dream Foundation Dallas, TX | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Camp Sweeney Gainsville, TX | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Virginia Discovery Museum Charlottesville, VA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| St Mark's Fund Dallas, TX | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | Charitable | $10,750 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central VA Charlottesville, VA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation Hyannis, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Cattle Barons Dallas, TX | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Hockaday School Dallas, TX | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Seal Legacy Foundation Austin, TX | Charitable | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $346,624 | $118,409 | $164,630 | $159,600 | 30 | $159,600 | $9,313 | $39,986 |
| 2023 | $392,845 | $41,159 | $196,150 | $194,500 | 31 | $194,500 | $9,821 | $44,834 |
| 2022 | $547,836 | $45,145 | $249,620 | $249,000 | 34 | $249,000 | $15,727 | $52,968 |
| 2021 | $752,311 | $-13,272 | $71,400 | $69,900 | 20 | $69,900 | $16,776 | $62,357 |
| 2020 | $921,375 | $6,347 | $91,125 | $87,100 | 17 | — | $19,066 | $49,372 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Prentiss Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $40K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its principal charitable activity is supporting charitable, civic, and educational organizations. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions span education, museum programs, veterans’ services, support for Navy SEAL families, food assistance, and meal delivery. For example, the Virginia Discovery Museum describes its work as operating hands-on artistic, recreational, scientific, and educational programs and exhibits for children and surrounding communities. Blue Ridge Area Food Bank describes distributing food through a network of providers and programs, while Meals on Wheels of Charlottesville describes its mission as delivering hot meals to homebound people in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $159,600. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. Among its largest reported grants were $25,000 to I Have a Dream Foundation, $15,000 to Camp Sweeney, $15,000 to Virginia Discovery Museum, $12,500 to St Mark’s Fund, and $10,750 to Wounded Warrior Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael V. Prentiss as president and Dennis DuBois as vice president.
The Prentiss Family Foundation is led by Michael V. Prentiss, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael V. Prentiss
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dennis Dubois
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Prentiss Family Foundation
How much does The Prentiss Family Foundation give each year?
The Prentiss Family Foundation gave $160K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $195K across 31 grants.
What is The Prentiss Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Prentiss Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,320, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Prentiss Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Prentiss Family Foundation give grants?
The Prentiss Family Foundation's top state is Texas, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (30%) and Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlottesville, VA (6 grants), Dallas, TX (5 grants), Hyannis, MA (2 grants) and Crozet, VA (2 grants).
Does The Prentiss Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on The Prentiss Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (30 grants).
Who are The Prentiss Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Prentiss Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include I Have a Dream Foundation ($25,000), Camp Sweeney ($15,000) and Virginia Discovery Museum ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Prentiss Family Foundation?
The Prentiss Family Foundation reported $347K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $160K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Prentiss Family Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its principal charitable activity is supporting charitable, civic, and educational organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Prentiss Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Prentiss Family Foundation's EIN?
The Prentiss Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2255757. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Prentiss Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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